Running extreme distances may strain more than just muscles and joints. New research suggests ultramarathons can alter red blood cells in ways that make them less flexible and more prone to breakdown, ...

The brain relies on real-time delivery of oxygen and nutrients through its microvasculature, which threads through neural ...

Sickle cell disease is often thought of solely as a blood disorder, but new research from the Wood Neuro Research Group ...

The brain relies on real-time delivery of oxygen and nutrients through its microvasculature, which threads through neural ...

After a long trail race, some of your red blood cells may not bend the way they should. That matters because red blood cells have a tight job description.

Scientists discover that sickle cell disease forces the brain to recruit extra "attention backup" to maintain normal cognitive function.

By Vijay Kumar Malesu New research reveals how hypoxia-driven red blood cell adaptations may reshape glucose regulation, offering fresh insight into diabetes biology and potential therapeutic ...

Consuming iron-rich foods, alongside strategies that optimise iron absorption, can significantly prevent and manage iron deficiency.

Achieving our daily vitamin goals via diet is not an easy task. That is where the role of supplements comes in. One such ...

As impressive as a 100km run might look to your Strava followers, the training required to cover extreme distances could irreversibly fast-track your body’s natural aging process.

Extreme endurance training is often seen as a sign of strong physical fitness. However, new research indicates that very long-distance runs may have negative effects on the body.